しのぎを削る

鎬を削る

Reading

Kana: しのぎをけずる

Romaji: shinogiwokezuru

Definition

exp

v5r

1

to compete ruthlessly; to sharpen swords

Note: idiomatic expression

Kanji

削

Readings: サク、 けず.る、 はつ.る、 そ.ぐ

Meanings: plane, sharpen, whittle, pare, shave

鎬

Readings: コウ、 しのぎ、 なべ

Meaning: sword-blade ridges